Laurel City Property Records in Virginia

Laurel is a suburban area in Henrico County, north of Richmond, in the Staples Mill corridor, and is not an incorporated place. Records are kept at the county level. Deeds, plats and deeds of trust are filed with the Henrico County Circuit Court Clerk's Office. Look up values and owners with the Henrico County Real Estate Assessment Division, and pay or verify taxes with the Henrico County Department of Finance. The Henrico County Department of Community Revitalization and Planning handles permits and zoning inquiries.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$69,932
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$272,300
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$1,912
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
0.70%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$1,497 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
51%
Population
Population:
18,180

Laurel Property and Community Statistics

What Is the Population Profile of Laurel

Laurel's Race and Ethnicity data shows the city's racial and ethnic composition. The three largest groups are White residents (43%, 7,824 people), Black residents (31%, 5,551 people), and Hispanic residents (12%, 2,217 people). The data also includes Asian residents (10%, 1,763 people), Two or more races (4%, 697 people), Other Race (0.43%, 79 people), American Indian residents (0.15%, 28 people), and Pacific Islander residents (0.12%, 21 people).

White
43%
7,824
Black
31%
5,551
Hispanic
12%
2,217
Asian
10%
1,763
Two + Races
4%
697
Other Race
0.43%
79
American Indian
0.15%
28
Pacific Islander
0.12%
21

Laurel, Ratings Compared Across Virginia B

Laurel's ratings cover different aspects of life in the city. The highest-rated categories are Access to Restaurants (A+), Diversity (A+), and Nightlife (A). Other notable ratings include Good for Young Professionals (A), Health & Fitness (A-), and Access to Parks (A-). Together, these ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories in Laurel.

Public Schools
Public Schools
C+
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
B-
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
A-
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
B+
Nightlife
Nightlife
A
Weather
Weather
B+
Commute
Commute
B
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
B-
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
B
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
B+
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
A-
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
A+
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
A+
Good for Families
Good for Families
B
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
B+
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
A
Housing
Housing
C+
Jobs
Jobs
B
Walkability
Walkability
B-

How Educated Is Laurel

Laurel's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (31%), Bachelor Degree (18%), and Some College (15%). The data also includes other available education levels.

High School
31%
Bachelor Degree
18%
Some College
15%
Below High School
11%
Associate Degree
9%
Masters Degree
7%
Doctorate
2%

When Were Homes Built

Laurel's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1980 - 1999 (37%), followed by 1960 - 1979 (34%) and 2000 - Present (16%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

1980 - 1999
37%
1960 - 1979
34%
2000 - Present
16%
1940 - 1959
12%
Before 1939
0.71%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Laurel's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (36%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (34%) and 4 Bedrooms (20%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
36%
2 Bedrooms
34%
4 Bedrooms
20%
1 Bedroom
6%
5 or More Bedrooms
2%
No Bedrooms
2%

What Is the Average Age

Laurel's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 25 - 34 (21%), 35 - 44 (14%), and 65 Plus (12%). The data also includes other available age groups.

25 - 34
21%
35 - 44
14%
45 - 54
12%
Under 10
12%
65 Plus
12%
55 - 64
12%
18 - 24
9%
10 - 17
8%

Property Market Trends at Laurel

Laurel's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $272,300. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $1,497 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Laurel's dynamic real estate landscape.

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